As a Neptune owner myself, not to mention a factory service tech during the inception of the product, I have replaced at least 300 outer tubs during my career. I have it down to 55 minutes, by the way.

Well I am trying to figure out if it worth spending $450 to fix an 8 year old washer. I know a new one would cost around $800 to $1000. This machine has had some heavy use throughout its life and I am not sure if there will be more things going out from here.